Postgresql 7.0 · Version Status
Postgresql 7.0 End of Life Date
Postgresql 7.0 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Postgresql 7.0 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 7671 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
May 8, 2005
7671 days past EOL
Latest Release
7.0.3
Standard release
Release Date
May 8, 2000
Postgresql 7.0 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 6.3 |
6.3.2 |
Mar 1, 2003 |
EOL |
| 6.4 |
6.4.2 |
Oct 30, 2003 |
EOL |
| 6.5 |
6.5.3 |
Jun 9, 2004 |
EOL |
| → 7.0 |
7.0.3 |
May 8, 2005 |
EOL |
| 7.1 |
7.1.3 |
Apr 13, 2006 |
EOL |
| 7.2 |
7.2.8 |
Feb 4, 2007 |
EOL |
| 7.3 |
7.3.21 |
Nov 27, 2007 |
EOL |
| 7.4 |
7.4.30 |
Oct 1, 2010 |
EOL |
What does Postgresql 7.0 end of life mean?
When Postgresql 7.0 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Postgresql 7.0 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Postgresql 18 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Postgresql 7.0 reach end of life?
Postgresql 7.0 reached end of life on May 8, 2005. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Postgresql 7.0 still supported?
No. Postgresql 7.0 reached end of life on May 8, 2005 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Postgresql 7.0?
The recommended upgrade from Postgresql 7.0 is
Postgresql 18 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Postgresql full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Postgresql 7.0 past EOL?
When Postgresql 7.0 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Postgresql should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.